Tavche Gravche<\/h2>\n![\"Traditional](\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\")
Delicious tavche gravche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEvery Friday my Baba (aka Grandma) makes this and it\u2019s probably the best baked beans you can get in Toronto. Made with fresh beans, onion and spices you really can\u2019t go wrong. What\u2019s great about this dish is that it not only tastes good, but is really healthy. Though not exactly a childhood favourite amongst Macedonian youngsters, but as we all get older we learned to love this flavourful dinner option.<\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Kebapi<\/h2>\nOne of my favourites: cevapi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
You can smell \u0106evapi from a mile away, and once you do you\u2019re running for the kitchen or barbeque. \u0106evapi is essentially minced meat shaped like small sausages, which means you can eat way more than just two and not feel THAT bad. Traditionally they are cooked on a wooden charcoal grill, but barbeques or even a good old pan on the stove will do. <\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Polneti Piperki<\/h2>\nRed bell peppers stuffed with rice, tomatoes, and cheese; shot in natural light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPolneti Piperki, also known as stuffed peppers, started growing on me later in my twenties and I wish I fell in love with this dish earlier. This dish is dear to every Macedonian\u2019s heart and it could very well be considered the country\u2019s national dish. These peppers are traditionally stuffed with rice, minced meat, onion and various spices. <\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Ajvar<\/h2>\nAjvar, best snack ever.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
Sure, it\u2019s not an actual dish but it\u2019s a big part of Macedonian cuisine. Each year, when my family roasts peppers, we also make jars upon jars of this delicious relish. Ajvar is made with mainly roasted bell peppers (use red bell peppers, they\u2019re the best), garlic and sunflower oil. My favourite way to eat Ajvar is on toast sprinkled with some salty feta cheese.<\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Turli Tava<\/h2>\nPhoto by Novica Nakov<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis is a dish you\u2019ll see often in Macedonia and the rest of the southern Balkans. Turli Tava is a vegetable and meat stew fit for kings and queens. Made out of potatoes, rice, okra, eggplant carrots, peppers (notice a trend with this ingredient?), pork, beef or lamb it\u2019s irresistible. I remember coming home and walking into the door after school and knowing Turli Tava was about to be on a plate in front of me.<\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Mekici<\/h2>\nPhoto by Biser Todorov<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIt may not be solely a Macedonian thing but Mekici is a favourite for anyone who tries it. These light donuts are the perfect way to end a meal and you won\u2019t be able to stop eating them. Since it\u2019s basically fried dough, you can have some fun topping it with whatever you want. Some people like it with jam, but my favourite is a simple sprinkle of sugar. <\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Zelnik<\/h2>\nMy personal favourite has spinach and feta cheese, but any filling is incredible.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
My favourite and most often consumed Macedonian food is Zelnik. This traditional pastry is made with layers of phyllo and different combinations of filling. My personal favourite is a filling of feta cheese, egg and spinach. However, many people use a minced meat, pepper and onions with various spices. It\u2019s perfect to bring as an appetizer to a party or just a snack.<\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Kifli<\/h2>\nOnly the best cheese rolls\u00a0on the planet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThese fluffy, delicious cheese rolls are perfect for right after dinner. Whenever my Baba has these available, I eat at least 5 and fill a tupperware container for later. The dough is stuffed with feta cheese, folded over into a roll and topped with sesame seeds before baking. Though good hot and cold, fresh out of the oven is best.<\/p>\n
Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Palacinki<\/h2>\nMacedonian crepes, filled with anything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThink of a crepe you would get in France, then add density to it. This pancake crepe hybrid is perfect for dessert, breakfast or dinner since you can fill it with anything. When I was younger, my Baba would make dozens of these (yes dozens) for all us cousins and each morning we would see who could eat the most. The record if you\u2019re wondering was 17. You can fill these with jam, syrup, feta cheese (my favourite) and anything else.<\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Pogacha<\/h2>\nPhoto by Issaquah 360<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhere to even start with this one. This is a Macedonian staple and once you try it, you\u2019ll understand why this bread is perfect. It\u2019s a hearty, dense bread perfect for when you\u2019re celebrating with friends and family. My favourite time to eat some pogacha is right after dinner, with some feta cheese and kalamata olives. <\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Tulumba<\/h2>\nDelicious Macedonian dessert, Tulumba.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThis dessert is sweet and delicious. Quite similar to churros, Tulumba is a deep fried batter and soaked in syrup. They\u2019re usually in bite-sized pieces so you can easily grab one (two, or three) and just pop them in your mouth. Tulumba is normally eaten cold and is actually a favourite in many areas of the Balkans. <\/span><\/p>\nWant to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
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![\"Traditional](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/TavcheGravche.jpg\")
Every Friday my Baba (aka Grandma) makes this and it\u2019s probably the best baked beans you can get in Toronto. Made with fresh beans, onion and spices you really can\u2019t go wrong. What\u2019s great about this dish is that it not only tastes good, but is really healthy. Though not exactly a childhood favourite amongst Macedonian youngsters, but as we all get older we learned to love this flavourful dinner option.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can smell \u0106evapi from a mile away, and once you do you\u2019re running for the kitchen or barbeque. \u0106evapi is essentially minced meat shaped like small sausages, which means you can eat way more than just two and not feel THAT bad. Traditionally they are cooked on a wooden charcoal grill, but barbeques or even a good old pan on the stove will do. <\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Polneti Piperki, also known as stuffed peppers, started growing on me later in my twenties and I wish I fell in love with this dish earlier. This dish is dear to every Macedonian\u2019s heart and it could very well be considered the country\u2019s national dish. These peppers are traditionally stuffed with rice, minced meat, onion and various spices. <\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sure, it\u2019s not an actual dish but it\u2019s a big part of Macedonian cuisine. Each year, when my family roasts peppers, we also make jars upon jars of this delicious relish. Ajvar is made with mainly roasted bell peppers (use red bell peppers, they\u2019re the best), garlic and sunflower oil. My favourite way to eat Ajvar is on toast sprinkled with some salty feta cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is a dish you\u2019ll see often in Macedonia and the rest of the southern Balkans. Turli Tava is a vegetable and meat stew fit for kings and queens. Made out of potatoes, rice, okra, eggplant carrots, peppers (notice a trend with this ingredient?), pork, beef or lamb it\u2019s irresistible. I remember coming home and walking into the door after school and knowing Turli Tava was about to be on a plate in front of me.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n It may not be solely a Macedonian thing but Mekici is a favourite for anyone who tries it. These light donuts are the perfect way to end a meal and you won\u2019t be able to stop eating them. Since it\u2019s basically fried dough, you can have some fun topping it with whatever you want. Some people like it with jam, but my favourite is a simple sprinkle of sugar. <\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n My favourite and most often consumed Macedonian food is Zelnik. This traditional pastry is made with layers of phyllo and different combinations of filling. My personal favourite is a filling of feta cheese, egg and spinach. However, many people use a minced meat, pepper and onions with various spices. It\u2019s perfect to bring as an appetizer to a party or just a snack.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n These fluffy, delicious cheese rolls are perfect for right after dinner. Whenever my Baba has these available, I eat at least 5 and fill a tupperware container for later. The dough is stuffed with feta cheese, folded over into a roll and topped with sesame seeds before baking. Though good hot and cold, fresh out of the oven is best.<\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Think of a crepe you would get in France, then add density to it. This pancake crepe hybrid is perfect for dessert, breakfast or dinner since you can fill it with anything. When I was younger, my Baba would make dozens of these (yes dozens) for all us cousins and each morning we would see who could eat the most. The record if you\u2019re wondering was 17. You can fill these with jam, syrup, feta cheese (my favourite) and anything else.<\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Where to even start with this one. This is a Macedonian staple and once you try it, you\u2019ll understand why this bread is perfect. It\u2019s a hearty, dense bread perfect for when you\u2019re celebrating with friends and family. My favourite time to eat some pogacha is right after dinner, with some feta cheese and kalamata olives. <\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n This dessert is sweet and delicious. Quite similar to churros, Tulumba is a deep fried batter and soaked in syrup. They\u2019re usually in bite-sized pieces so you can easily grab one (two, or three) and just pop them in your mouth. Tulumba is normally eaten cold and is actually a favourite in many areas of the Balkans. <\/span><\/p>\n Want to try making it? Check out this <\/span>recipe<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nKebapi<\/h2>\n
![\"cevapi\"](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/cevapi.jpg\")
Polneti Piperki<\/h2>\n
![\"Red](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/stuffedpepper.jpg\")
Ajvar<\/h2>\n
![\"Ajvar](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/ajvar.jpg\")
Turli Tava<\/h2>\n
![\"Photo](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Turli-Tava.jpg\")
Mekici<\/h2>\n
![\"Photo](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Mekici.jpg\")
Zelnik<\/h2>\n
![\"Zelnik](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zelnik-.jpg\")
Kifli<\/h2>\n
![\"Overhead](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Kifli-.jpg\")
Palacinki<\/h2>\n
![\"Delicious](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Palacinki.jpg\")
Pogacha<\/h2>\n
![\"Photo](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/8676085359_dab604709b_o.jpg\")
Tulumba<\/h2>\n
![\"Close](\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/churrosmac.jpg\")
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